Homestead Midway has changed.
Since the late 1800s, it has centered around the famous geothermal crater, bringing in scuba divers and swimmers alike. A small community center acted as one of Midway’s gathering spaces.
Today, Homestead looks dramatically different as Utah Luxury Group debuts the resort’s first finished turn-key residences for ownership.
The premier boutique real estate group specializes in high-end mountain properties. That’s certainly the case with Homestead Midway, which is surrounded by the mountainous range of the Wasatch Back. It’s the first time in Homestead’s 140-year history that buyers may now lay claim to their own residence on the property.
There’s a mountain view for everyone, according to Utah Luxury Group project listing agent Maverick Bolger. He demonstrated by walking out onto one of the residences’ balconies and gesturing to the view of Wasatch Mountain State Park. Another space may have access to views of Timpanogos.
Bolger said the properties are unique and, now, turn-key so that part-time occupants can walk in, shed their luggage and start living anew in Midway for a portion of the year. Bolger said that when designing each space, it was important to make each residence unique.
“It was kind of this balance of let’s do something new and groundbreaking and really high quality but honor that long history that people know this property for,” Bolger said.
It’s part of why the group partnered with Marriott and the Autograph Collection. It’s furthered by their partnership with Shakespeare Development, known for crafting high-end custom estates.
As Bolger gave a tour of the rooms, he pointed out how the furniture flows with everything from the kitchen space and seating to window treatments and the fireplace. Earthy tones blend with sturdy wood, which lends itself to modern (but not overly so) chairs and tables. A spacious bathroom opens up into a “splash shower.” A sliding-door balcony accompanies each bedroom.
Utah Luxury Group boasts its “seamless blend of elevated comfort and natural elegance.”
“You come into town, you unplug,” Bolger said, adding that there is an “effortlessness” to a part-time, turn-key residence in Midway.
Floor plans consist of “thoughtfully-designed” one- and two-bedroom layouts with one-and-a-half and two-and-a-half bathrooms, respectively.
These residences come with a price tag that’s hefty to some, while others might find it reasonable. One-bedroom units start at about $1,090,000 for upper-level layouts, while two-bedroom units start at $1,450,000.
Bolger is in the latter half of that group and said that, for what the residences have, the price is a value part-time Homestead residents won’t find elsewhere.
“The quality matters to me a lot, and so I’m just really proud to be delivering something that hits this benchmark at this price point,” Bolger said. “We’re 60% to 80% less expensive than a lot of our competitors on the market. Its value is pretty insane.”
There are 68 total residences with “strong pre-completion sales” that carry the Homestead development into its second release wave of the remaining 52 residential units.
A “curated” membership model that incorporates accounting for both guests and property owners is included with the units. The on-site semi-private club also features an ongoing list of amenities. And the wellness retreat includes a fitness facility, indoor and outdoor activity center, pickleball courts and tennis.
A sprawling year-round pool “oasis” provides access to the geothermal crater and recently underwent a $15 million renovation with six heated pools and relaxation spaces.
Bolger and general manager Niels Vuijsters said one of Homestead’s core focuses is wellness.
“We will have activities that will offer things to do throughout the entire year,” Vuijsters said. “So unlike maybe some of the competitors around us that are sometimes ski-focused, we want to have something to offer for every single season.”
Bolger agreed, adding that access is big to Homestead Midway.
“That (wellness) ethos is definitely part of it. Then I would say the other focuses are just a base pad, a launchpad for adventure,” Bolger said. “You’re so close to so many great things.”
Vuijsters said one of the great “hidden gems” within Homestead Midway is the nods to the 140-year-old history. The Milk House is one of Homestead’s original buildings and will continue to operate as a grab-and-go food spot.
“We really want anyone in the community to be able to come in there and grab their morning cup of coffee,” Vuijsters said. “Take a little walk through the resort and just enjoy our beautiful setting.”
The year-round resort will feature a shuttle to ski resorts in winter and full member access to the championship golf course that is currently undergoing extensive renovations.
Though there are plenty of new environments, Vuijsters said it’s the area’s history that has stuck with him.
“What really impressed me is the integrity of what is being built and added, but at the same time embracing the history and heritage of this property,” Vuijsters said.
All Homestead Midway construction is slated for completion in 2027. With the first phase nearly sold out, Utah Luxury Group is interested in buyers hoping to acquire the next wave of available units.